TWO men accused of killing a Soweto doctor will make their second appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 2 April.
Gordon Matwetwe Muningi (50) and Tebogo Rufus Thutlwa (48) are linked to the murder and robbery of Dr Michael Isabelle. The incident happened at the doctor's surgery in Dobsonville, Soweto on 26 February after three men had pretended to be seeking medical attention for their friend.
It's alleged that while inside the consultation room, the accused attacked the doctor and a shoot-out ensued, leading to the death of the doctor. They then fled the scene using a car belonging to the receptionist.
The accused were arrested on 21 March, and it's believed that one of the assailants died later after being shot during the robbery incident at the surgery.
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National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokeswoman Phindi Mjonondwane said that the charred remains of the said vehicle were later recovered in Alexandra, east of Joburg.
“The accused were arrested by the Serious and Violent Crimes, Murder and Robbery unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS) on 21 March 2024 and are charged with two counts of murder, four of robbery with aggravating circumstances, malicious damage to property, unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice,” she said.
During their first court appearance, the accused revealed that they had been arrested previously for different counts, such as money laundering and housebreaking.
